Inspire curiosity, creativity and artistic confidence with Visual Art Starters, a diverse collection that introduces students to the many ways artists communicate ideas, stories, memories and emotions. Through hands-on making experiences and encounters with contemporary and historical artworks, students develop practical skills while exploring their own creative voice.
This collection features engaging videos, guided visual arts activities and ready-to-use lesson sequences that make art accessible for all learners. Students investigate sustainability through the work of artist Ash Keating, respond to music through painting, create sculptures inspired by personal memories, explore portraiture and identity, and discover Aboriginal cultural perspectives through the work of artist Esme Timbery. Activities such as Hand Drawings encourage experimentation with drawing, colour, texture and pattern, while promoting collaboration and creative thinking.
Aligned to The Australian Curriculum: The Arts (Visual Arts), this collection also supports cross-curricular learning in Sustainability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures, and Personal and Social Capability. Designed for busy teachers, Visual Art Starters provides flexible, curriculum-aligned resources that engage students quickly and foster meaningful artistic exploration.
